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Cars for Stars set to launch limo rental in Toronto and Canada

Specialist luxury transport and limo rental provider, Cars for Stars, have unveiled plans to launch their premium brand in Canada, starting in the cosmopolitan city of Toronto.

Over the course of the last 6 years, Cars for Stars have succeeded in cornering the market for corporate chauffeur car hire and limo rental in the UK. Now the luxury transport company is looking to expand their successful brand, taking the Cars for Stars name over to Canada.

Cars for Stars is unlike the majority of limo rental companies in the UK as they operate under a sophisticated broker system. When Cars for Stars receives an enquiry for limo rental, they are able to access hundreds of limo rental and chauffeur car hire agents across the country to compare quotes, until they find the very best deal for the customer. Having established a strong network of luxury transport providers across the country, Cars for Stars are able to offer affordable rates on limo rental in all areas of the UK.

With a successful model already in place, Cars for Stars plans to launch their service in Toronto and Montreal, Canada this year in order to capitalise on the burgeoning limo hire & rental market in the city and outlying areas.

As Cars for Stars prepares to launch its affordable limo rental service in Toronto, the company is looking to recruit leading luxury transport and chauffeur rental companies in Canada and Toronto. If you are a self-employed chauffeur with one Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz S-Class at your disposal, or if you own a fleet of gleaming Rolls Royce Phantoms and hummer limousines, Cars for Stars wants to hear from you.

With their expertise in online marketing with a host of dedicated limo rental websites coverings specific areas and occasions, Cars for Stars generates thousands of leads weekly for limo rental work. From limo services for airport transfers, limo rental for weddings and proms, birthday party bus rental and Toronto limousines, Cars for Stars is able to offer low cost deals on limo rental for a range of special occasions.

Get in touch now to be part of Cars for Stars latest business venture in Toronto, Canada.

by Andrew LloydMarch 11, 2011no comment

Car rental firms in US join together to oppose plans for new legislation

Three leading car hire firms, Hertz, Avis/ Budget, and Enterprise who own both Alamo and National, have all joined together to oppose new legislation proposals in the US put forward by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Under the new proposals, it would become illegal for car hire companies to lease a vehicle to a paying customer if the car has been subject to a recall order from the manufacturer. Current laws forbid the sale of cars which are affected by a recall notice in the US, and the proposed new rules would extend this rule to car hire companies as well.

The Safe Rental Car Act is the proposed legislation which the car rental companies are opposing as they believe the act has been drawn up based on inaccurate evidence.

The proposed legislation came off the back of a study conducted by the NHTSA which found that during the period of June 2006 – July 2010, 90 days after a recall notice on 10 GM and Chrysler models between this time, Enterprise had fixed 65% of their affected cars, while Avis/ Budget had corrected 53% of theirs, and Hertz had remedied 34% of their affected hire cars.

However the three car hire companies argue that this data is not a true reflection of the situation as the findings are not up to date. Since the proposed legislation is based on this study, the car hire firms are recommending that the new rules be reconsidered.

by Susan TaylorMarch 9, 20111 comment

Car hire firm partners leading campervan rental company

Hertz have announced a partnership deal with leading campervan and motor home hire company, Apollo.

Apollo boasts a fleet of over 3,000 recreational vehicles for hire through 23 branches based throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. The joint venture with Hertz will allow Apollo customers access to a wide range of vehicles for hire during their campervan or motor home holiday, ideal for excursions and days out during their trip.

The partnership between Hertz and Apollo will be officially launched on April 1^st, just in time for the summer and Easter holiday season.

Apollo is an Australian company, started by two brothers, Luke and Karl Trouchet in Brisbane in 1985. Since then the company has grown considerably and now boasts motor home and campervan rental facilities throughout their native Australia, as well as Canada, New Zealand and America.

Speaking about the new venture with Hertz car rentals, Apollo boss Luke Trouchet, described the deal as an “exciting business partnership” and a bold step forward in Apollo’s extensive expansion plans. The recreational vehicle hire firm is the largest of its kind in Australia and currently employs over 300 people across all of its branches.

Hertz offers a wide of cars and vans for hire in 145 countries across the world and boasts a workforce of over 29,000.

by Andrew LloydFebruary 24, 20111 comment

Limo Chauffeur tells of car-jacking attempt in New Jersey

A 55-year-old limousine chauffeur has told of his ordeal after two passengers he was transporting attempted to rob him, and steal his limo.

The chauffeur, Herminio Perez, explained how he had collected a party of three from a Chinese restaurant in New Jersey, two men of approximately 18 years of age, and a female.

The female passenger requested to be dropped off at a nearby address, after which the two men also vacated the car, and came around to the driver’s window to ask for change for a $100 bill.

At this point, the chauffeur turned away to reach into his pocket to get the change, when the two men suddenly attacked him, beating him about the face and head and attempting to unfasten his seat belt to drag him from the limo.

Luckily the middle-aged chauffeur was able to beat off the two youths and get away in the limo. Perez drove to a nearby hospital in New Jersey where he needed medical treatment for bruises and cuts he’d sustained around his head area as a result of the attack.

The hospital notified the police about the incident and the authorities are now hunting the suspects responsible for the assault and attempted car-jacking. The chauffeur has been cooperating with the police and claims he is able to take the authorities back to the address where the female passenger left the limo, which may help lead them to the attackers.

by Tony RobertsFebruary 18, 2011no comment

Trainline.com introduces car hire facility in the UK

The trainline.com has introduced a new facility which will allow rail customers to combine rail travel with car hire during travel in the UK.

The new service will allow customers the chance to link up their train travel with car hire facilities, providing access to hundreds of car hire providers across the country. The sophisticated system ensures rail travellers are able to book hired cars from an operator situated closest to their final rail stop for their convenience and ease of use.

The service has been launched in conjunction with Car Trawler which allows trainline.com customers access to a database of hundreds of car hire providers across all regions of the UK so travellers are able to locate the most conveniently situated car hire service to their rail stop, and also the very cheapest deal by comparing the hire rates across a range of operators.

With the option to combine rail travel with a car hire service, travellers in the UK are able to enjoy the best of both worlds. While train transport offers a more relaxing way by which to travel, and also a cost effective and environmentally friendly means of transport, often individuals need a car to complete the final part of their journey, and so the new service from trainline.com offers the perfect balance.

by Andrew LloydFebruary 14, 2011no comment

Aussie car hire firm to introduce GPS tracking systems in rental vehicles

An Australian car hire firm has revealed controversial plans to install GPS tracking devices in their rental vehicles in order to monitor customers during their hire period.

The move to install GPS tracking devices has not gone down well with Civil Liberties Australia who believes the practice would be an infringement of privacy laws.

DriveMyCar Rentals intend to fit the tiny GPS devices in 30% of their fleet in order to give the owners of the vehicles assurance that their vehicles is being well looked after.

Using the GPS signal, the car hire company will be able to know in real time the exact location of the vehicle. Plus they can be notified by text message if the car hire customer has breached any of the terms of their rental agreement, such as driving the hire car down a dirt track.

However the car hire company says the information is not stored, it can only view the GPS location of vehicles in real time, and not view where it has been.

All car hire customers will be notified to the presence of the GPS system in their cars by the company’s terms and conditions, and also in their hire contract. Plus DriveMyCar will ensure all vehicles carrying a device will have a sticker clearly displayed to notify the customer.

by Susan TaylorFebruary 10, 2011no comment

Cars for Stars are seeking classic wedding car hire operators to join its network

Cars for Stars are seeking classic wedding car hire operators to join their successful national network of luxury transport providers. If you’re looking for a way to enhance your company’s business potential, joining forces with Cars for Stars will provide you with just the boost you need.

The vintage wedding car hire market is thriving right now with the vast majority of current Cars for Stars classic car hire agents already fully booked for peak wedding dates throughout 2001. For this reason, the luxury transport specialist is looking to recruit a number of new agents onto their books in order to cope with the high number of enquiries the company is currently receiving for classic wedding car hire.

Whether you are a long standing wedding car hire firm with a fleet of 20 cars and limousines, or a self-employed chauffeur with just one vintage Daimler limo, or if you’ve just set up a brand new company specialising in vintage wedding car hire, Cars for Stars wants to hear from you.

When you become an approved agent with Cars for Stars, you only pay commission for the work you receive via the company and nothing else. So for example, if one month you don’t get a single booking from Cars for Stars, you pay nothing in agency fees, so there’s really nothing to lose and a lot to gain from becoming an approved operator with this fast growing company.

Cars for Stars boasts a high web presence with a number of micro sites related to local areas throughout the UK, plus the company’s two main websites and a highly successful news website.

Last month Cars for Stars celebrate the debut of their first ever video viral showcasing limo hire for school proms, something which the firm is planning to build on with new professionally shot viral videos to advertise weddings cars amongst other things.

Cars for Stars operates throughout the UK so wherever you’re based whether it’s London or Glasgow, Cardiff or Gloucester, Liverpool or Birmingham, North Wales or Staffordshire, Bradford or Newcastle, Cars for Stars has an exciting business proposition for you.

For more information on the business opportunities available for vintage wedding car hire providers with Cars for Stars, get in touch today and we’ll be happy to discuss the matter further.

by Andrew LloydFebruary 8, 2011no comment

Car Hire Company reports 50% increase in bookings

Online car hire specialist Rhinocarhire.com has reported a 50% increase in bookings throughout the month of January compared to the same period last year.

The car rental provider believes their strong sales during January, which is often a quiet time for car hire operators, have been achieved as a result of strategic marketing campaigns, a high customer retention rate, and also by offering customer incentives for early bookings.

The most popular destinations for car hire noted by Rhino include Malaga in Spain, and Faro in Portugal. Rhino believes their special discounts offered for advance bookings in these destinations may have had a positive effect on their January figures.

Rhinocarhire.com launched its online car hire price comparison website back in 2008 and has seen steady growth over the last few years, adding additional search locations year on year which means the car hire operator is now able to search for rental deals in over 20,000 destinations worldwide. In testament to the company’s growing popularity, a recent study found that Rhino ranked third on a worldwide search for car hire keywords.

With a wide range of hire cars to choose from, and all major tourist destinations covered, you’re guaranteed to find an unbeatable deal on top quality car hire when you enlist the services of Rhino Car Hire.

by Andrew LloydFebruary 7, 2011no comment

Etihad Airways launch chauffeur driven car hire service

Etihad Airways has launched a brand new chauffeur driven car hire service to ensure their premium customers in India receive an impeccable standard of customer care.

The airline prides itself on offering the very best customer service and hospitality and the introduction of the new service displays yet again their commitment to providing their clients with a superior standard of travel.

The chauffeur driven car hire service will be available to all customers travelling with Etihad on Diamond First Class or Pearl Business Class tickets. The chauffeur service will transport customers free of charge, on their journey either to or from any of the airports which the airline flies from in India. Customers can expect to receive a very comfortable trip as all chauffeur journeys will be made in a stylish Mercedes E Series vehicle.

Etihad Airways currently flies to eight destinations in India including Chennai, New Delhi, and Mumbai amongst others, operating 46 flights a week in and outbound from the country. Most recently, Etihad launched flights from Bangalore as the airline continues to expand its operations in India.

The airline says they expect the service to be “well received” and extremely popular with their premium customers. For more information on the chauffeur driven car hire service available via Etihad in India, please visit their official website.

by Anita KumarFebruary 4, 2011no comment

Car hire customers warned to the read the small print on insurance policies

Car hire customers are being advised to check the small print on the car insurance policies offered by their rental company after a number of holes were exposed in the type of cover which is commonly offered.

Insurance company moneymaxim.com is advising car rental customers to double check their car insurance policy if they opt for the cover offered by their hire provider after it found that many of the policies being offered, don’t always cover common problems such as damage to windscreens and tyres.

The issue could be especially problematic during the winter period when bad driving conditions and icy road surfaces often lead to a rise in claims.

The insurance specialist believes many car rental customers take out the policy offered to them by the rental provider, believing it will offer them complete cover. But the reality is, a number of the policies offered have gaps in them which don’t cover for basic damage, which could leave the customer out of pocket, should they be unlucky enough to have a mishap in their rental vehicle.

The advice being given by the British Insurance Broker Association is for car hire customers to clarify exactly what the policy covers them for, before signing on the dotted line.

by Tony RobertsFebruary 3, 2011no comment

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